Cornbread Taco Bake

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions
• 1/3 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In skillet, brown meat; drain.
2. Stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, pepper and tomato sauce.
3. Pour into a 2 quart casserole.
4. In a separate bowl, prepare corn muffin mix according to directions except add 1/2 can of French fried onions.
5. Spoon corn muffin mixture around outer edge of casserole.
6. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
7. Top corn bread with cheese and remaining onions.
8. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes longer.